The Kansas City section of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) celebrated its 130th anniversary on Sept. 8, with an event at Meadowbrook Clubhouse in Prairie Village, Kansas. Members were offered light refreshments, elegant table arrangements and violin music.
Jewish-owned business Olive Tree and community member and baker Michael Crane are collaborating on a special menu for Rosh Hashanah celebrations. They will offer a selection of traditional Jewish dishes available for pickup at Olive Tree.
Kelly Somberg will be recognized by Jewish Family Services (JFS) for her passion about its mission, dedication and commitment to making a difference, making time for others and more at the organization’s Bright Night event. Somberg will receive JFS’ Alfred Benjamin Friend of the Family Award at the event on Thursday, Sept. 26.
In recognition of the 23rd anniversary of 9/11, Jewish National Fund-USA (JNF) partnered with Congregation Beth Shalom to host a special ceremony.
Torah Learning Center (TLC) will hold a pre-Rosh Hashanah challah baking event to benefit KC Kosher Meals on Wheels recipients.
Kansas City Lodge #184, B’nai B’rith has announced the 2025 Margolis Memorial Essay Contest.
KU Chabad officially broke ground for its new building with a celebration of students, alumni, parents, supporters and donors last Sunday.
Congregation Beth Shalom will host an evening featuring artisanal cheese, beer and cheese-making discussion with Green Dirt Farm owner Sarah Hoffmann.
Congregation Beth Shalom Sisterhood will host an event focused on combating bullying, featuring the committee of its Banishing Bullying Behavior Project and Dr. Ram Chettiar, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Children’s Mercy Hospital.
Community members can order cheese blintzes, homemade by Michael Crane, from Congregation Beth Torah for breaking the fast after Yom Kippur.
